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2022 Map of Washington

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Washington serves as the focal point of this coastal North Carolina landscape, situated where the Tar River transitions into the expansive Pamlico River. The town's historic core is anchored by the Beaufort County Courthouse and a curious landmark known as The Castle, while its aviation ties are represented by Washington-Warren Field to the north. The area's settlement pattern follows the intricate shoreline of Chocowinity Bay and Runyon Cr, showing a mix of established neighborhoods like Washington Heights and waterfront communities such as Washington Park and Mimosa Shores.

South of the river, Chocowinity and the rail junction at Porter Junction define the inland approach, surrounded by a network of agricultural lands drained by Old Ford Swamp and Cherry Run. Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of Oakdale Cem, Cedar Grove Cem, and Trinity Cem, which highlight the area's long-standing community centers. The geography is characterized by numerous points and bays, including Rodman Point and Martin Bay, which have long shaped the maritime economy and development of Beaufort County.